Teacher - Special Needs Pre-K

Young World Physical Education; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools in Riverdale, GA, seeks a Teacher - Special Needs Pre-K to provide instructional activities for early learners with disabilities, adapting curricula and creating lessons tailored to student abilities. The role involves working in self-contained, team, or itinerant settings as assigned.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and Special Education licensure. Responsibilities include IEP participation, progress monitoring, family communication, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of one year teaching experience preferred.
• Certification: Special Education General Curriculum & all five content areas (P-8)

Responsibilities

• Participates in IEP conferences including behavior management plans and annual reviews.
• Develops strategies for a conducive classroom environment and employs appropriate teaching methods.
• Provides diagnostic testing and monitors student progress regularly.
• Maintains accurate records as required by policy and law.
• Communicates with parents individually or in groups.
• Consults with professional staff regarding a student’s educational program.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Classroom management

Progress monitoring

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Teacher - Special Needs Pre-K

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This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5856413

Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide Pre-K special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Participates in IEP conferences including behavior management plans, functional analysis of behavior, placement, and annual reviews.
• Develops strategies for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and utilizes effective teaching methods and employs a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to the maturity, interests, and needs of the students.
• Provides appropriate diagnostic testing, identifies student capabilities and monitors student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, CCPS, and GaDOE policies.
• Communicates with parents on an individual or small group basis.
• Consults with appropriate professional staff regarding a student's educational program.
• All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor\'s Degree required.
• Minimum of one (1) year\'s teaching experience is preferred.
• CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  Special Education General Curriculum & all five content areas (currently GACE Tests 081/082 + 087/088 for P-8) High School is Special Education General Curriculum and content-specific tests.

Field(s)/Endorsement(s):

• SPECIAL EDUCATION GENERAL CURRICULUM (P-12)

The 2026-2027 salary scales are not yet available. The 2025-2026 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link:2025-2026 Teacher Salary Scale

Position Type: FULL TIME

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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